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A comprehensive overview of celiac disease: definition, pathophysiology, and its association with autoimmune disorders

Gabriela Harvanová
1
,
Anna Ľašová
1
,
Silvia Durankova
1

  1. Department of Biology, Faculty of Humanities and Natural Sciences, University of Prešov, Slovakia
Alergologia Polska – Polish Journal of Allergology
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/pja.2026.161568
Online publish date: 2026/05/07
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